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Poison Control Center News

The Poison Control Center (PCC) at CHOP offers poison prevention education and a 24-hour hotline for poisoning incidents.

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A Night Aglow

Feb 15, 2017

The CHOP Choir and a crowd of 200 gathered in December to celebrate the Season of Light, a community-wide fundraiser and show of support for the children at CHOP.

A Team Effort

Feb 15, 2017

A recent $1 million donation from the Eagles Charitable Foundation will support autism research and programs at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Ask Dr. Bell

What about Whooping Cough?

Feb 15, 2017

The whooping cough vaccine dramatically reduced the number of death each year; however, whooping cough has had a resurgence. Dr. Feemster explains why.

Open Book, Open World

Feb 15, 2017

The Reach Out and Read program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia marked two major milestones: It celebrated its 20th anniversary and gave away its one-millionth book.

Herbie Hickmott outside in Philly

By Teens, for Teens

Feb 15, 2017

“AYA Cancer Chat: Life Interrupted” is an insightful, CHOP-produced podcast where adolescents and young adults discuss their experience with cancer, with the goal of helping current patients.

Alumni Notes Winter 2017

Jan 27, 2017

Cindy Christian, MD, Alumni Editor, writes about the new Alumni Organization website, how to participate in “Dr. Pat’s Pics,” and how to make a donation in Dr. Berman's memory.

A Conversation With Dr. Anna Meadows

Jan 27, 2017

Anna T. Meadows, MD, a pediatric oncologist who led the way for survivorship studies of children with cancer reflects on her 40-year career at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Make the Diagnosis: Winter 2017

Jan 27, 2017

A 13-year-old female presented to an outside hospital with a three-week history of fatigue, emesis, 10-pound weight loss, headache, cough, and intermittent shortness of breath. Read more and see if you can make a diagnosis.

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